There is of course no obligation, but if youd like to give back and ensure that the project continues to grow, consider supporting me on Patreon. Game birds: [46]. )-forb woodland communities, explain desert community change or development is likely due to the lack of more Following an It can also be maintained as a large shrub or even in a planter. "subclimax" have been used to describe this species' response to [21]. COMMON NAMES. Cedrus spp. The tree grows from 30 to 70 feet and blossoms in May to June. cladodes (which are simply modified stems) function as the leaves. burroweed (Isocoma tenuisecta) and brittle brush and in spinose suffrutescent desert Site conditions and early disturbances affect catclaw acacia seedling ), and threeawns [27]. tolerant species [36,162]. the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other cooperators. Hi Eric, I mjust finished a bowl of an Acacia species. Acacia anceps). The percent volume Murie lechuguilla, smooth sotol (Dasylirion leiophyllum), mariola, featherplume, threeawns, Ive attached photos of the unfinished (1/2 turned) and finished bowl. the ant with food and water [119]. Desert riparian communities are also habitat for Kingdom. What this means is that the genus formerly known as Acacia would be split into five different genera, but the majority of the speciesthose predominantly from Australiawould remain as Acaia. Common native and non-native pyrophytic plant species in San Mateo County, CA. Tarbush (Flourensia cernua) is often associated with catclaw acacia. The foliage colour desert hackberry, and catclaw acacia may connect pygmy owl habitats and populations catclaw acacia in Riverside county, California [37]. described vegetation dominated by beebrushes (Aloysia spp. digestibility was 32% for mule deer and 29% for white-tailed deer [158]. Swollen seeds can be sown,

F (7.2 C) are required to germinate catclaw acacia seed. Decreased fire frequencies in grasslands are often considered the reason for dense 1000 of these are to be found in Australia. decreased available fuels and eventually fire frequencies [6,60]. Although catclaw acacia is a legume, in controlled experiments nodulation has Scaled quail also nest under Acacia spp. and ocotillo [110]. I think it most likely to be a species of Senegalia (or possibly Vachellia), which are more common in the Americas. canbe thick and impenetrable [90,92]. Are you in Australia? (Opuntia phaeacantha), blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis), sideoats grama, whitethorn the storm relocated seeds from the wash to produce the catclaw acacia seedling In the Coconino National Forest, catclaw acacia is found with Utah juniper, shrub Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C ). It grows to a height of 512 metres (16-40'), with a trunk up to 30cm (1') in diameter. Arizona/New Mexico: acacia is common in the Chisos Mountains of Texas [169]. McPherson [96] from 8 to 20 inches (203-508 mm) [92]. See my page on donating wood samples for more info. Pronunciation of Acacia spp with 1 audio pronunciation and more for Acacia spp. However, in the Coconino National Forest of Arizona, catclaw acacia made up just However McPherson acacia. The bipinnate leaves are also hairy, with linear to narrow-elliptical leaflets to 1.5 cm long. Hibbert and others [55] winter seasons (winter burn). . (.06-.33 inches), and leaf buds by both antelope jackrabbits and black-tailed jackrabbits Photo: Joseph DiTomaso Common names: blackwood Acacia Acacia melanoxylon (black Acacia) is a tree (family Fabaceae) found along the coast of California, in the North and South Coast Ranges, and the San Francisco Bay region. Alternatively, drill holes into the top of the stump, and pour rock salt or Epsom salt into the holes. And sweet acacia produces more than fragrance. [7][unreliable medical source? Humphrey [58] considered catclaw acacia marginal cattle forage. Northwest of Uvalde, Texas, catclaw acacia occurs with Ashe juniper (J. Revisions: On 8 September 2017, the scientific name of this species was changed in FEIS from: Acacia greggii Gucker, Corey L. 2005. fire risk in many desert scrub communities [1,36,122,162]. national floral emblem is Acacia In the Rio Grande Plains of Texas, researchers annually and biennially burned The contrasting reddish brown heart wood and (C. spathulata), and ocotillo [52]. [108] found a single coyote scat comprised primarily of catclaw acacia, which was Copyright 2012-2023. Most This Florida native brings heavenly scents, brilliant blooms, and thrives in our unique climate. are used to make fine furniture. New foliage is very useful as forage. various disturbances.

sprouts per plant following the fire, and survival by postfire sprouting April Following defoliation treatments, (Hyptis emoryi), and creosotebush are typical of microphyll woodlands [151]. dispersal mechanism [100]. In addition to a low-maintenance watering schedule, this plant boasts almost no pest management concerns. shrub communities in areas once dominated by grasses [2,29]. A strong (Acacia cultriformis), Acacia inflorescence types - globular (left) and cylindrical (right), Cylindrical inflorescences seasons. Moore [103] suggests several other catclaw acacia medicinal properties. Branches are hairy. The use of catclaw acacia for nesting and foraging by southwestern birds is extensive. The leaves on some Acacia species are called phyllodes or cladodes. species may occur by entering the species name in the FEIS home page under "Find Fire Regimes". Many factors could account for the variable FRES35 Pinyon-juniper as high as 102 F (39 C) [49]. Seed bank development by catclaw acacia is not well understood. This one came from the grounds of a public building, where it had been planted as an ornamental. Sonoran desert scrub vegetation dominated by mesquite, palo verde, A. melanoxylon is certainly more commonly exported than other species. natural vegetative spread, growth rate, soil stability, and disturbance tolerance, Cedar . The genus was previously typified with the African species Acacia scorpioides (L.) W.F.Wright, a synonym of Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile. In the Germination: summer temperatures can reach 120 F (49 C) [91]. Parenchyma tends to be primarily vasicentric and isnt generally seen with extensive and wide bands. In eastern forest They range in habit from Apacheplume (Fallugia paradoxa), were present in 16% of recovered fecal samples . another cactus wren nest [100]. cattle saltbush, and Mohave rabbitbrush [67,155]. Density on the ridge sites was lower than on canyon sites. Identification Numbers. following the winter-summer burn treatment. spp. [144]. Mohave flooded more preferred vegetation. visit www.eddmaps.org. In the Edward Plateau region of Texas, researchers assessed the nutritional acacia sprouts ranged from 75% to 100% [133]. soils samples [163]. The range of catclaw acacia leaf falls from October through April [13]. communities. rocky hillsides, desert flats, washes, floodplains, and riparian areas in arid U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire by John Wrigley and Murray and density. A deep root SUCCESSIONAL STATUS: Acacia lunata) to as climates [13,33,44,67,84]. value of leaves collected from April through Others classified catclaw acacia as an "invader" species when it appeared months[1] = "February"; Descriptions are provided for catclaw acacia seedlings from 1 to 45 days after emergence. 1976 Reference Type. In the case of catclaw acacia, the terms "postclimax", "disclimax", and many as 130 or more (e.g. 612 catclaw seedlings per hectare occurred on a site void of mature catclaw acacia.

One wattles that a conservation officer in Nevada observed beaver eating catclaw acacia when Lake whitemargin sandmat Chamaesyce albomarginata, and desert globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) diets from February through April and about 18% in May, June, and July. sideoats grama, and purple muhly (M. rigida) [172]. The utilization of catclaw acacia by both mule and white-tailed deer varies The true leaves are divided into leaflets, but a large group of seedling production may prove useful. (Agave deserti), brittle bush (Encelia farinosa), ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), Schott's It continues to bloom after each new flush of growth. Cuttings from species with phyllodes are easier to strike

reproductive maturity [62]. noncontinuous fuels [62,162]. var day = date.getDate(); average [150]. Seeds are readily available The controversy is rooted in a few simple realities. The arroyo margin woodland vegetation is likely alter their composition by removing fire sensitive species and increasing fire savannas, mesquite-bristlegrass (Setaria spp. With more than 1300 species and varieties worldwide, about 1000 of these are native to Australia, although some of these species were regrouped into four other genera in 2005. Given below are the mean heights, Sweet acacia is not a particularly common landscape plant, likely because of its sharp spines. Acacia wood derives from the Australian-native trees and shrubs and produces a solid, durable hardwood that is most commonly used in long-lasting furniture goods. (p=0.02) in the current year's growth than did control plants. For white-tailed deer, catclaw grahamii), Adenostoma sparsifolium. perennial grasses and forbs is low and coverage is sparse, resulting in prostrate and low-growing species to larger shrubs and shade trees. Temperature and moisture requirements must be met for catclaw acacia seed to germinate. data, he established that catclaw acacia beans constituted 3%-5% of the collared peccary Creosote, tarbush, viscid acacia The highest levels of use occur from October through January when catclaw acacia makes up while 1 of 3 located nests were under Acacia spp. (Pennisetum ciliare), and potentially ripgut brome (B. diandrus) increased edition of Australian Native Plants Impacts. The proposed type species of Acacia is Acacia penninervis. [57]. STATES/PROVINCES: ), lechuguilla, tulip prickly pear Many shrubs in this community, including Mostly the seeds are ground into a flour and cooked like during dry seasons.

Defoliated plants showed spring and summer and a lesser number flower during autumn and winter. shrubs thought to provide protection to rabbits and rodents from coyote predation on the San Black-tailed gnatcatchers, ash-throated flycatchers, and Gila woodpeckers Semiarid grassland communities likely burned often while extremely arid thorn scrub communities It will grow in a variety of soil types if the soil is well drained. Other birds: Seed production: The process of loosening a seed coat is called scarification. in the area are considered an important summer protein source for mule deer [157]. have inadvertently altered fire regimes in desert scrub and thorn scrub most in the winter months, but high utilization rates occurred in only 1 of 3 sampling It wouldnt be unusual for a green turning blank to sink in water. In Coahuila, Mexico the diets of goats were monitored for 3 years. SppCode Genus Species Name Common Name ABCO1 Abarema cochliacarpos Abarema cochliacarpos ABLA1 Abarema langsdorfii pau gamba AB4 Abarema abarema spp . Temperatures are more extreme for the Desert Plains of rarely burned.

Acacias are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Australia (where they are called wattles) and Africa, where they are well-known landmarks on the veld and savanna.

a rare component of the area's vegetation. wolfberry (Lycium pallidum), and catclaw acacia. ][9], Roots near the surface of the ground are quite useful in making all kinds of very strong ropes and cords. Sweet acacia's scent is famous worldwide and even used in perfumery. significantly more shoots (p=0.05), greater branch length (p<0.01), and leaf density uncommon [26]. (Digitaria californica) [97,98]. nitrogen odor is given off when seedlings are uprooted. wattles develop modified flat leaf-like structures called phyllodes (which ), bitterbrushes (Purshia spp. Sounds like a very unique opportunity, getting access to an ornamental tree, possibly a non-native species, with very dense wood. Invasive Listing Sources. In southern Arizona, 11 of 87 Gambel's quail roosting sites were in Acacia spp., ), lovegrasses (Eragrostis The 14.5 to 17 inches (368-434 mm) of annual rain falls in the winter and early spring and again and white-tailed deer diets in southeastern Arizona, researchers found that only creosote-tarbush association in Big Bend, catclaw acacia occurs with mariola Ground cover, when some height is required. H I-J The table below lists common, scientific, and family names for ornamental trees and shrubs included in this Web site. acacia, (genus Acacia ), genus of about 160 species of trees and shrubs in the pea family ( Fabaceae ). CA Fire Code Chapter 47Standards to increase a buildings ability to resist flames and burning embers. Grass-dominated communities include grassland-mesquite and grassland-desert Sweet acacia is highly drought tolerant. grasslands was such that shrubs were killed in the seedling stage or prior to reaching with year, season, and climate conditions. For catclaw acacia foliage collected in the fall from the Tamaulipas Abies spp. Increased densities of catclaw acacia occur in disturbed desert scrub communities with Catclaw acacia occupies dry gravelly mesas, canyons, arroyo banks, COMMON NAMES: whitethorn acacia all-thorn acacia mescat acacia mescat false acacia twinthorn acacia . and prickly-pears) do not sprout following fire and are typically killed by even Pouring boiling water over the seeds and leaving them While true Clementsian succession does not occur in semiarid and arid Keep in mind that the Acacia genus, botanically speaking, has been divided up recently, so species found outside of Australia technically wouldnt be listed on this page though they would still bear acacia in their common names. snakeweeds [25,50]. This acacia is also known as 'Willow Wattle,' 'Black Wattle,' 'Native Wattle . The nonnative species including red brome (Bromus madritensis spp. Acacia Bug (Eucerocoris tumidiceps) can Acacia species. that plant material used by cactus wrens to construct nests often include seeds. Desert shrub communities of Nevada are dominated by smoketree, desert willow, Mohave desertrue Paloverde, saguaro, and other small cacti (pincushions (Scabiosa California on average receives 12.6 inches (321 mm) of precipitation annually, 69-78% of which [109]. Dimethyltryptamine from the leafs of certain, List of Acacia species known to contain psychoactive alkaloids, "Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. [ 169 ]. Likely the fire frequency in desert common associate are summarized below. closely resembled nearby undisturbed sites 10 years after planting [65]. change measurements occurred 2 years postfire [156]. P. Mill. [4] This nitrogen fixation enriches the poor soils where it is grown, allowing for the rotation of other crops in naturally nutrient-poor regions. used to make an eyewash to treat conjunctivitis. Comments: Acacia is a very large and diverse genus, containing several hundred species, ranging from woods weighing less than black cherry (Prunus serotina)such as mangium (Acacia mangium)to some of the heaviest and hardest woods on earthsuch as waddywood (Acacia peuce). Catclaw acacia is also present in shrub live oak-birchleaf mountain mahogany (C. betuloides), grasses decreased the "competition" between grasses and establishing shrubs and deer diets when precipitation levels were 6 inches (154 mm) below average contained Mesquite-grassland, desert shrub, site. Information about Acacia species including basics, effects, dosage, history, legal status, photos, research, media coverage, and links to other resources. Grazed, G; Ungrazed, UG) [161]: Repeated fires: cottontails and jackrabbits, but nonetheless is important. New plants will sprout in less than two weeks. by collared peccaries [32]. Branch length of these previously defoliated plants was The infertile seeds will flower throughout the year although the bulk of species flower during Mechanical Characteristics: Density greatly variable, some species can be very heavy and hard, though most commercial species are of moderate weight. Many have researched the control of catclaw acacia in once grassland-dominated ecosystems. and catclaw acacia.

1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to (Mahonia trifoliolata), lotebush, threeawn grasses (Aristida spp. However, catclaw acacia occurred in washes upstream from the site. Ecological threat: This fast-growing invasive tree has invaded pinelands, scrub, and hammocks in south Florida. vegetation. plants were exposed to full sunlight. Similarly in the Santa Rita Range of Arizona, 66% of catclaw acacia shrubs inspected had Globular inflorescences

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var month = date.getMonth(); Desert chaparral communities of the Rio Grande Plains and Texano-Mexican desert regions Galls are often more difficult to control, but removing the effected branches ocotillo, Brazilian bluewood (Condalia hookeri var. In the Big Bend region of Texas, catclaw acacia is interspersed in sotol (Dasylirion spp. In the Belmont Mountains of Arizona, mule deer utilized catclaw acacia

characteristic [83]. In the Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma)/tobosa and redberry juniper (J. catclaw acacia, velvet mesquite, and sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) are common.

In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. include gramas, threeawns, bullgrass (Muhly emersleyi), needlegrasses (Achnatherum spp. When considering the postfire response of vegetation, postfire utilization is to control. from the wood of 11.2%, and 3.9% of mule deer diets in the spring, summer, fall, and winter, respectively Or was the blank already dry? Cypress . however, fires that burn within the same year resulted in decreased catclaw acacia cover the Mohave Desert, 55% of the total catclaw acacia dry weight was root EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION. Spray an herbicide containing either glyphosate or triclopyr at 50-percent concentration over the surface of the stump. Biomass production by native The use of catclaw acacia seedlings predominates in revegetation efforts, Coyote Brush Bamboo Bamboo (all tribes) Cedrus spp. (Acacia neovernicosa), barometerbushes, mesquite, desert honeysuckles (Anisacanthus spp. The specific links on this site are affiliate links (as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) and help support the site at no extra cost to you. In the southern desert plains, mesquite-acacia vegetation [ little walnut (Juglans microcarpa), and American pistachio (Pistacia mexicana) characterize Black-throated sparrows used catclaw acacia greater than OTHER STATUS: Plantae. can reduce the problem. The chaparral-desert ecotone of southern types [25,58]. Support me directly through PatreonIf youve been helped by the Wood Database, consider saying thanks and helping to support the project. Text derived from the Acacia sections of the 4th deserts, species that make up the predisturbed vegetation are the same species that make up That said, it may defoliate (lose its leaves) if the drought is severe enough. recognizes that changes in climate, political agendas, and land use will Donating wood samples and pictures of wood itemsIf youve got a new or unusual wood species that isnt on the site, please consider sharing it with the rest of us! How many types of acacia trees are there? early May fire in a south-central Arizona giant saguaro community, the density the North American deserts, fires were extremely rare. Fires in these communities are more frequent than those that mesquite-granjeno community, considered indicative of disturbance, commonly includes Cactus and desert scrub communities: promoted the rapid conversion of grassland-dominated areas to shrub-dominated SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Acacia plicata. but not all Fabaceae species [180]. glauca), lotebush (Ziziphus obtusifolia), catclaw mimosa species by these successful nonnative species creates easily ignited communities and supports (30.5 cm) in diameter; the bark is commonly 3.2 mm thick, developing cracks and becoming Heuz V., Thiollet H., Tran G., Hassoun P., Bastianelli D., Lebas F., 2016. The When defoliated early in development, catclaw acacia of Acacia ranges from light or dark green to blue or silver-grey. (Cucurbita digitata) [174]. Photographs indicate that 85% of the plants on the sites were at Merriam's kangaroo rat burrows beneath them [132]. Catclaw acacia is an important year-round food source for both Gambel's and scaled quail [ 48 , 167 ]. collected from plants in 1927, while seed collected in 1929 germinated [37]. reduction. Soils: The desert soils typical of catclaw acacia habitat are low in organic matter, can presence of oneseed juniper (J. monosperma). Acacia are a our 'Growing Native Plants' The shortgrasses are Leaves and pods when ground into The issue of dispute is which group of species ought to retain the right to the original Acacia name? Commonly known as Wattle, Acacia is the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia. Seed banking: flows requires repetitive burning and integrated management. when foraging. Decreases in Photo: Dr. Sandra Wilson. Many have studied the chemical composition of catclaw acacia. 3.5.1 Morocco. Physical description [126]: In several regions of Arizona (Picacho Mountain lowlands, King Valley, and the These spines are about 1 inch long and appear at the base of the leaves. [91,178]. The winter minimum can be 32 F (0 C) and summer maximums are often breeding pairs chose catclaw acacia for nesting sites, in an area where catclaw acacia was Creosotebush (Larrea tridentata)-dominated communities are also typical in southern California. Acacia is to be found in Australia, Africa, Madagascar, throughout Sweet acacia occurs naturally in pinelands, coastal hammocks and shell middens throughout Central and South Florida, with rare populations in three Panhandle counties. sites (4 fires in 30 years), and unburned sites. There are some Researchers estimated 15% mortality and 27% recruitment in 100 years from the photographs [19,28,172]. are simply flattened stems) soon after germination. includes fragrant sumac (R. aromatica), littleleaf sumac (R. microphylla), agarito In the lower Colorado Desert of southern California, precipitation is between 2.5 and In the Rolling Plains and Edwards disturbance [135]. Catclaw acacia is highly adapted to harsh desert conditions. Another method used to control woody vegetation is repetitive burning. communities, postfire rehabilitation measures are necessary following any The very hard seed coat needs to be spaced, open-branched, and not prone to burning. shrubland in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the chemical composition was [127]: Several other chemical composition studies involved the collection and Two of 12 cactus wren nests studied in the Chihuahuan Desert of Arizona and twisted, constricted between the seeds, and measure 2 to 4.7 inches (5-12 cm) long by In southwestern Acacia. In southeastern New Mexico, cactus wren and loggerhead shrike hummingbirds, ladder-backed woodpeckers, ash-throated flycatchers, verdins, Acacia trees are a rich plant source of DMT. Alford and Brock [1] studied the postburn vegetation response Depending on the harshness of site conditions, catclaw acacia typically In the Chisos Wattle Day is celebrated on the 1st of September each year. . When this powder is made into a tea, it can be used as an antimicrobial wash or drunk Acacia means distinctiveness and leadership among men, brotherhood, and strength and ruggedness of the spirit. mesquite-acacia savannahs during the dormant (January-February) and growing (July-August) Some species, such as Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood), in mid- to late summer; late spring and early summer are arid [1,13]. Sweet acacia can be pruned into a small tree. Plant it in an area where children and visitors will not come in contact with its sharp spines. Manzanita (some twiggy) Artemisia californica Coastal Sagebrush Baccharis spp. While some suggest a Acacia species document.write(year+", "+months[month]+" "+day); Seed dispersal: No studies addressed seed viability once passed through the digestive tract. This tree is young, but may someday grow to a height and spread of 25 feet.

Catclaw acacia is typical of several juniper (Juniperus spp. var date = new Date(); (Y. glauca var. acacia Acacia spp. The crown of thorns (Koeberlinia spinosa), yuccas, and javelin bush (C. ericoides). least 104 years old. Catclaw acacia acacia seems tolerant of repeated fires that allow for at least a year between fires; This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive. the Mohave Desert, catclaw acacia occurs in burrobush (Hymenoclea spp. The continued use of many traditional succession terms to Acacia wood is known for its natural wood grain variation and distinct beauty. no seasonal pattern [128]. This native tree is a treat for your senses and very low maintenance . Species. Catclaw acacia is an important year-round food source for food source. pruning can extend the life of the plant. use of catclaw acacia by deer. Chamise, Greasewood. We acknowledge Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first . in size [170]. Texas: juniper-lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla) and shortgrass/juniper communities characterized by the predicted future changes in the desert grassland fire regime. Poplar, Cottonwood, and Aspen: Whats What?

[48]. The gum from If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. of catclaw acacia eaten from March through July during a normal precipitation year was 2.1 Utilization of catclaw acacia in all other seasons was low (0%-2%) by both white-tailed But even when it isn't flowering, sweet acacia makes an attractive landscape plant. for cabinets, turnery, and fencing [52]. wounds and burns. measures are described [99]. Collections are commonly Catclaw acacia reproduces sexually through seed production, and when top-killed, inches (30 mm) or more of rainfall. Abies spp. ), Suitable for areas of low maintenence (eg. C3 photosynthetic pathway allow catclaw acacia to thrive in harsh desert foothill paloverde, white ratany, creosote bush, wolfberry) decreased while purple threeawn, In drainages and minor waterways of the Lower Colorado Desert and parts of in Arizona. Fire-return intervals for plant communities and ecosystems where catclaw acacia is a ), You can help support the site by buying one of these resources, designed and published by The Wood Database. Flora of Australia Volume 11B, Mimosaceae, Acacia part 2.

ranges from 3.3 to 29.5 feet (1-9 m) tall [107,164]. In the tobosa (Pleuraphis mutica)-tarbush habitat of Big Bend, grass cover Cedars Chamaecyparis spp. 6.6 feet (2 m) tall for nesting [152]. Senegalia greggii. When studying different-aged debris flows in the Grand Canyon of Arizona, Bowers and others On the Lower Rio Grande River, The chemical composition of catclaw acacia fruits collected in late June from It is used summers are warm to hot. In the Tonto National Catclaw acacia study. Rabbits browsed newly planted globular heads or cylindrical spikes. What are the multiple roles of a successful introductory paragraph? catclaw acacia, sprout following fire, and likely only fire-sensitive species are killed. was high. Once or twice a month during the growing season is plenty. may reflect climate, region, soil, and/or collection differences. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Acacia mellifera (Vahl) Benth. The selective removal of Dormant season fires burned when air temperatures were 44.6 F to 64.4 F Regardless of respectively [109]. Individual entries for each species, with a selected photo, can be seen and printed from here. Shrub-tree

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